Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
Jessica has been with the company since 2011 and previously was with Weekly Reader and IQPC. Contact Jessica at jessica.fiur@cpe-mhn.com, on Twitter @jfiur or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafiur/.
Economic Activity Continues to Underperform Despite Third Quarter Spike
The accelerated pace of economic activity seen in the third quarter has ebbed, revealing a continued sluggish recovery in the fourth quarter, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group.
Mill Creek Residential Opens Luxury Multifamily in Nassau County
Mill Creek Residential has opened West 130, a transit-oriented luxury rental community in the Long Island town of West Hempstead, N.Y.
Economy Watch: Fiscal Cliff Deal?
Over the weekend and into Monday, there were rumors from Washington that hinted at the possibility of a deal on the fiscal cliff. They were vague murmurs, but enough to catch the attention of the chattering classes and investors.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Amenities You Really Should Have
I’ve previously written two blogs about amenities that might not be worth the investment ( But that’s not the case—I just listened to a lot of grunge music growing up. Plus there are plenty of amenities that are totally worth it—amenities that people either want going in, or didn’t know they wanted it until they had it and now they can’t imagine their lives without it (sort of like how I never had cable when I was little, but now wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I couldn’t watch Breaking Bad, Dexter or American Horror Story. Probably put…
Candlebrook Buys Philly-Area Apartment Community for $83M
Candlebrook Properties LLC and Angelo, Gordon & Co. have acquired the Echelon Glen apartment community, which totals 900 units in 63 buildings in Voorhees, N.J. The property traded for about $83 million.
Tricap Acquires Ohio Community for $8.3M
Tricap recently announced it has finalized the acquisition of Residences at Sawmill Park, a community in Columbus, Ohio.
Prudential Mortgage Capital Company Announces Leadership Change
Prudential Mortgage Capital Company today announced that David Durning, has been named successor to David Twardock, who intends to retire from his role as president.
Greystone Leads Nation as Top FHA Loan Originator
Greystone today announced its position as the leading FHA Multifamily Loan Originator by dollar volume, according to recently released data by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Waterton Associates Buys North Miami Property, Plans Renovation
Watermarke at Biscayne Apartments, a 402-unit North Miami, Fla., apartment community, has been acquired in an off-market transaction by Chicago’s Waterton Associates, which plans a major refurbishment of the rental property.
Economy Watch: CPI Drops for First Time in Six Months
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the U.S. Consumer Price Index declined 0.3 percent in November compared with October, the first time since May that the all-price index has edged down.